Abigail with Russell Freeland

In 2008, Russell decided to get rid of all his possessions, fly to Austin where he knew no one and get by trading his artwork for food & lodging for a year. He called it Absolute Zero Project.

Russell Freeland

Additionally, he set 4 specific goals to complete before he could return home to Boston: have a gallery showing, perform live, give a $100 tip and pay for his own flight home. Did he succeed in trading his art for necessities? Did he accomplish all of his goals? Listen in to find out.

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June 23, 2010: Russell Freeland